Crew Awards

Awards as detailed in the 'London Gazette' - 23rd January, 1941

Edward Stephen Fogarty Fegen
Captain - RN
Victoria Cross (Posthumous)

"In honoured memory of Captain E.S. Fogarty Fegen V.C. Officers and men of
HMS Jervis Bay, who gave their lives in gallant action against overwhelming
odds with a German raider in the North Atlantic November 5, 1940 in order that
36 ships under their care might be saved."

"was stationed in the foremost shell room, when things went wrong and the
lights went out. Barnett stuck to his post endeavouring to get the emergency
lighting to work. He would not leave his post until (receiving) orders to do
so, although he could serve no useful purpose by remaining below."

George Beaman
Stoker - RCNVR
A2445
Distinguished Service Medal

"did excellent work in getting the rafts out and later on dived into the
water several times in attempts to rescue...men."

"displayed marked courage and leadership both during the action and later
on after the ship had been abandoned. His example under most trying
circumstances was a great help."

William James Albert Cooper
Able Seaman - RNVR
C/LDX 3515
Distinguished Service Medal

"was sightsetter at P1 gun. Orders had been given to abandon the
forecastle and all the surviving men had left except Cooper. He had received no
orders through the telepad and remained at his post alone. He stayed there
quietly awaiting orders until he realised that the fore part of the ship had
been abandoned. Then only did he leave."

Dennis Drury
Stoker - NAP (MN)
Distinguished Service Medal

"took a prominent part in organising the launching of the rafts. The ship
was being heavily shelled and Drury's coolness and determination were an
example to everyone."

"showed initiative and devotion to duty in passing enemy reports on Home
Station frequencies direct to the Admiralty although on the America and West
Indies Station. He was killed in the wireless office whilst transmitting the
report on a third frequency."

( His award was gazetted as 'Mentioned in Dispatches (Posthumous)' and was
exemplified in representing the many among the survivors and those who went
down with ship who, if the truth were known, deserved decoration.)